2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Jul 6, 2023 · Brakes · CA

The brakes on my 2010 Genesis Coupe suddenly stopped working while on the freeway, luckily I was able to swerve into the carpool lane and avoid an accident. Upon taking it to Tuttle Click Hyundai I was told a master technician had to review it, which would cost $200 just to look at it. When the technician looked at the car, I was told it needed a new Brake Booster. Hyundai apparently no longer makes this part so the dealership had to locate an aftermarket replacement which costs about $1,100. I did note to the dealership that there was recalls on other 2010 Genesis cars for similar issues, but was told the recall was for the sedans, not the coupe and that they/Hyundai would not cover it. Upon installing the brake booster and bleeding the brakes, it was found that I also need a new ABS Module, which will cost up to $4,000 to find and install. Another user posted this same issue to the federal safety agency in October 2022.

Filed Oct 3, 2022 · Brakes · CA

On September 22, 2022 while traveling at about 65 mph on state highway 57 in CA, I came upon a sudden group of cars hitting their brakes and had to slam on my brakes but my 2010 Genesis Coupe did not stop and I had to swerve into an entrance lane on my right to avoid a serious collision. Fortunately there were no cars entering the highway on that entrance. I was then able to drive a short distance home. On May 26, 2022 I had my car serviced including the brakes by Service Auto Care and my car gave me no brake problems until this incident. On September 23 I brought my Genesis Coupe to Service Auto and explained what happened. The brakes worked fine on the way to the shop. They tested the brakes and said that the ABS module was defective but it was just put under a 15 year extended warranty by Hyundai on May 19, 2022 and to take it to the closest dealer. The dealer, Russell Westbrook Hyundai of Anaheim told me only the sedan was covered. This dangerous defect could occur at any time and cause a severe accident. I hope this report is helpful to the federal safety agency and the defective part is replaced without charge. The dealership charged me $205 for an estimate, then wanted $2200 to re-do the brakes and then approximately $4000 to replace the ABS module. I have documents to back up everything I have presented.

Filed Aug 26, 2016 · Brakes · 116,667 miles · FL

Pulling right when braking. Left front caliper 90 degrees, right front caliper 165 degrees. Diagnosis was ABS pump corrosion. Hyundai had a recall in 2014 on the genesis sedan for exact situation but have advised that there are no recalls on the coupe.

Filed Oct 21, 2013 · Brakes, Electrical · 78,758 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai genesis coupe. The contact stated that while driving 80 MPH, the steering seized and the engine rpms increased greatly. The contact also mentioned that the traction warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the mechanic stated that the ecu failed and the ABS control module would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 78,758.

Filed Jun 25, 2010 · Driver assistance · 60 miles · CA

With electronic stability control engaged, my new hyundai genesis coupe locked the brakes while I was turning into a parking lot. This happened one other time while turning into my driveway. On numerous other occasions the ABS has been engaged when making a turn into a slightly raised driveway, but not to the extent that the brakes actually lock; I am able to drive through the braking action. The hyundai field service rep drove my car and was unable to get the brakes to lock, however, on at least four occasions he got the ABS to engage while entering a driveway, accompanied by loud grinding noises. He stated that this was "normal operation due to driveway slope angle combined with wheel base and suspension characteristics." he went on to say that he could get every genesis coupe on the lot to do the same thing. Therefore, they felt no repairs were warranted even though I had told them that the brakes had actually locked up, placing me in a dangerous situation. A recent autoblog.com article noted the severe deficiencies in the hyundai genesis coupe electronic stability control that mirror my own experience.